Overview at a Glance

This course is delivered in person over one full day and includes one 30min coaching session per participant.

In Ireland, women fall behind early and continue to lose ground with every step.

A 2016 study commissioned by the 30% Club Ireland, revealed that even at the most junior level of management, women only occupy 34% of positions with their representation falling significantly at each subsequent stage of the career ladder with just 14% of Irish companies having women leaders.

“It is time to end practices of the past that are now hampering Irish business’s strategic agenda and I look forward in particular to an early end to all-male boards.  As we go into a new decade on 1 January 2020, the Government urges Irish companies to demonstrate their commitment to modernity by ensuring they all have women on their boards by then. Working together, let’s take the steps to achieve better gender balance in corporate decision-making. Taking action now will enable Irish business to maintain its proud reputation for dynamism and innovative leadership.”

Overview at a Glance

This course is delivered in person over one full day and includes one 30min coaching session per participant.

In Ireland, women fall behind early and continue to lose ground with every step.

For more context, explore the latest McKinsey research on women in the workplace: Women in the Workplace – Women in the Workplace – McKinsey & Company

Tutorial Overview

The Conduct Standards are a key aspect of the Central Bank’s Individual Accountability Framework, or IAF. They set the standards of behaviour that the Central Bank expects from regulated financial firms and those working within them.

This tutorial provides a high-level overview of the Conduct Standards and the obligations they place on regulated financial firms and individuals.

• Prerequisite Knowledge: None

• Tutorial Level: Introductory

• Tutorial Duration: 35 minutes

Tuturial overview

IFS Skillnet is delighted to partner with Intuition on this eLearning module. The module is particularly relevant to those with no knowledge or experience of the IAF, though there is sufficient detail to make it useful to those with some familiarity as well.

The Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), which was enacted earlier this year, is one of the most significant regulatory developments in Ireland in recent times. Its overarching objective is to improve governance, performance and accountability in relation to regulated financial service providers and their management/employees. By establishing a clear framework as to who is responsible for what within these firms, the reforms will encourage greater individual accountability and enhance the Central Bank’s ability to hold individuals to account when their conduct or performance falls below regulatory expectations.

This tutorial describes the IAF in detail, with particular focus on the key areas covered by the new rules – the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR), Conduct Standards, enhancements to the existing Fitness & Probity (F&P) Regime and modifications to the Administrative Sanctions Procedure (ASP).

Overview at a Glance

During the course, participants will build a powerful set of skills which will enable them to assess and advise on investment decisions, project financing, corporate valuation and acquisition/ divestment decisions. It will sharpen participant’s critical commercial acumen, shifting value and influence to the top of the business.

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Overview at a Glance

The Diploma in Taxation is designed to provide finance and business professionals, including those in the Financial Services sector, with an understanding of tax compliance and related accounting for tax issues. The Diploma will give participants the skills to compute tax liabilities and tax reliefs and to prepare tax returns with confidence. The programme will enable participants to confidently deal with the routine taxation issues encountered when running any business.

For further information and to download a course brochure click here.

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals in Financial Services is a level 7 UCD accredited programme designed for financial services professionals, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in today’s financial markets, where AI tools and technologies are transforming the landscape.

The programme is designed to equip financial services professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in today’s financial markets, where AI tools and technologies are transforming the landscape. You’ll learn how to optimise workflows, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and drive real, impactful innovation within your organisation.

In particular, the programme will be of interest to:

Professionals who are engaged, or aspire to be engaged, in AI-related tasks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives through foundational AI-driven solutions.

Professionals seeking to broaden their understanding and skills to support the safe, secure, and effective implementation of AI across business operations.

Professionals who want to future-proof their career by building foundational skills in AI techniques shaping the industry now.

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Management in Financial Services is a level 9 UCD accredited programme aimed at both specialists and leaders responsible for AI deployment or managing AI teams.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of individuals aiming to deepen their knowledge of and insights (theory and practice) on AI in general and AI management in financial services. It focuses on AI developments within financial services and FinTech firms providing insights on issues which are key to AI management such as ethical and privacy concerns, how these are managed along with considering appropriate AI governance frameworks needed to ensure that the firm’s AI is operating in a responsible and safe manner.

In particular, the programme will be of interest to:

• Managers interested in developing or deepening their knowledge in the area of AI

• Managers interested in understanding the potential of AI to enhance business operations

• Managers who want to be able to apply AI to their corporate strategy and business transformation.

It will also be of interest to individuals currently holding a non-Artificial Intelligence (AI) managerial position, seeking to enhance their AI managerial career ambition and acquiring the pertinent AI management theory and practice, along with the required competencies and capabilities.

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Models and Programming in Financial Services is a level 9, UCD-accredited programme designed specifically for non-technical leaders in the financial services industry. This course will help you unlock the full potential of AI, enabling you to drive innovation, stay ahead of the competition, and meet the evolving demands of your sector.

Tailored for professionals responsible for developing and implementing AI strategies, this programme offers an in-depth understanding of AI models and the underlying code that powers them. It is designed to support you in deepening your knowledge and building the confidence to leverage AI technology in a strategic and responsible manner.